THE Lord Mayor of Coventry will be finding out how important guide dogs are to giving blind people independence at an event in the city centre.

Councillor Tim Sawdon will be walking blindfolded through West Orchards Shopping Centre with the help of a guide dog.

It is part of a visit from the Guide Dogs Mobile Display Unit, which will be in Coventry from 11am-3pm on Tuesday October 9.

Guide Dogs engagement officer Jackie Elshaw said: “We’re delighted to be at the West Orchards and for the support of the Lord Mayor. We are committed to ensuring that all blind and partially sighted people can enjoy the same freedom of movement as everybody else.’’